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| 269: Most Mortified Champions! | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:35:14 | |
The Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst reaches its climax, as the winning Mortified chapter is officially crowned. Tyrel Hartman shares journals about first kisses and video games, as well poems about a pet hamster. Andrew Willis shares journals about the search for romance in high school. As a heads up, we will have one more episode left after this before the show enters hiatus. | |||
| 268: Most Mortified Finale pt 2 | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:39:32 | |
Hear part 2 of our Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst finale. Segment 1: the erotic fiction of Keith Garcia. Segment 2: A conversation with 3 members of the Mortified Denver community that covers such topics as: an epic coming-out tale, a major tampon mishap, sneaking explicit music past religious parents and lurid stories from youth group. This episode is made with the support of Squarespace. Use this special link to receive a discount just for Mortified fans. | |||
| 259: Most Mortified: Los Angeles vs. DC/Baltimore | 07 Jul 2024 | 00:15:19 | |
Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's LA chapter faces off against Mortified's DC/Baltimore chapter. Stories include: The high school diary of Cynthia, a girl who wrote poems about things like pap smears and fell for guys who weren't exactly into girls. Also, hear the story of Sascha, a girl who uses lists as a way to make sense of a scandalous phase. (May not be appropriate for younger audiences). Love Cynthia Dorsey's story? You can find her @soulactorcyn This episode is supported by Squarespace. For a special discount, check out: https://www.squarespace.com/mortified. | |||
| 172: When Jocks Were My Jam | 01 Sep 2019 | 00:32:46 | |
How hard is it to date someone known for playing games? The twists and turns of falling for high school athletes. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Bonus content and all eps at getmortified.com. | |||
| 171: Band Geeks Rule! | 18 Aug 2019 | 00:24:32 | |
Celebrate the majesty and musicality of self-proclaimed band geeks. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com. | |||
| 170: My Mom Wants My Teacher!? | 05 Aug 2019 | 00:23:41 | |
What happens when a boy fears his mom may have the hots for his teacher? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Hear all eps @ getmortified.com. | |||
| 169: 1960's Sweethearts | 21 Jul 2019 | 00:27:15 | |
Romance gets a history lesson as Mortified dives into the teenage love lives of Baby Boomers. What was really going on inside the journals of adolescents in the days when Andy Griffiths ruled the airwaves and parents were losing their teenagers to Beatlemania? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series at @ getmortified.com | |||
| 168: Roughing It | 06 Jul 2019 | 00:26:28 | |
Celebrate summertime with tales of teenagers who are roughing it in the great outdoors. Experience the glory that is mother nature with the kids who would much rather be inside, eating Doritos and watching Degrassi reruns. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps and find out how to see us live at getmortified.com. | |||
| 167: Stoners | 16 Jun 2019 | 00:30:10 | |
In high school, smoking weed isn't just a thing you do, it's an identity. Tales of teenagers that ask the age old question — should I become a stoner? Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. | |||
| 166: My Diary is a Jane Austen Novel | 02 Jun 2019 | 00:27:47 | |
What happens when teenagers try to make their lives feel as romantic as Pride and Prejudice? This week, modern day teen diaries that sound like they’re straight out of the 19th century. The Mortified Podcast is a member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com This episode is made with the support by our friends at Article. | |||
| 165: The Deathisode pt2: I'm Not Going to Die a Virgin! | 21 May 2019 | 00:38:49 | |
Remember the first time you learned about death? Or when you realized YOU could go next? Find out what happens when teenagers face the possibility they might die young. Listen to all other eps and the first episode of this series (163: The Deathisode pt1: Interrupting Cow) @ getmortified.com Love the podcast? Support Radiotopia!! | |||
| 164: Moms Never Win | 05 May 2019 | 00:21:16 | |
Kids who think it's totally cool give their moms performance reviews. PROGRAMMING NOTE: We are still hard at work on our series about kids facing mortality. Part 2 coming soon! In the meantime, enjoy this Mother’s Day inspired episode. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com. Mortified is a proud member of PRX from Radiotopia. | |||
| 163: The Deathisode pt1: Interrupting Cow | 14 Apr 2019 | 00:45:32 | |
What happens when kids come to face to face with mortality for the first time? In this 2-part series Mortified tackles the one conversation that’s harder for families to talk about than the birds and the bees. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com | |||
| 258: Jodie Sweetin's Teenage Diary | 23 Jun 2024 | 00:46:33 | |
Full House star Jodie Sweetin shares the poetry she wrote as a teenager for the first time ever. CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. OTHER PROJECTS FROM MORTIFIED MEDIA: // STAGE: We currently have local chapters in 9 US locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live. // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms. // KIDS PODCAST: We also made an awesome podcast for kids 9-13 called Ooh You're in Trouble. It's kind of like we made Mortified Jr. Each episode features a true story about a moment when someone broke a rule growing up, and what happened when they did. It's an educational and comedic series that delivers exciting stories while helping kid's define their sense of ethics. // BOOKS: We've also got a guided journal, My Mortified Life, that prompts you to compare your life to your childhood self. We've also got 2 Mortified anthologies. // GAME: Check out our confessional card game, I Can't Believe I Did That. | |||
| 162: Love Hurts: Grade School Edition | 31 Mar 2019 | 00:28:48 | |
The strange, brutal and barbaric things grade school kids do when struck by Cupid’s arrow. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. | |||
| 161: 22 Ways My Diary Reads Like a Cosmo | 17 Mar 2019 | 00:36:32 | |
Who hasn’t peaked inside a Woman’s magazine to see if they really do know the secrets to being a great lover. This week, teenagers who, just like Cosmo, came up with their own sex tips and rules to navigate relationships. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. A proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Made thanks to the support of Article. | |||
| 160: Age/Sex/Location pt 2 | 03 Mar 2019 | 00:32:23 | |
Part 2 of our look at kids of the chatroom generation. This week, what happens when kids, unsupervised, find themselves in real relationships and totally ignore all the red flags. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. | |||
| 159: Age/Sex/Location pt 1 | 15 Feb 2019 | 00:27:32 | |
What happens when no one at school like-likes you? The kids of the internet generation didn't despair. They logged on and scoured the internet for love. Find out what they discovered in this special multi-episode series. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. | |||
| 158: My Mormon Valentine | 03 Feb 2019 | 00:31:20 | |
Celebrate Valentines Mormon-style. It’s hard enough to find love as a teen but what if your fate for all eternity is on the line? And everyone is watching your every move… Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps @ getmortified.com. | |||
| 157: Brotherly Love | 20 Jan 2019 | 00:29:11 | |
Mortified Live is coming to Philadelphia this spring! Celebrate with an episode devoted to brotherly love and the unusual ways kids show it. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen at all eps getmortified.com Support for this episode comes from our friends at Shine and Audible. | |||
| 156: Magical Thinking | 06 Jan 2019 | 00:29:52 | |
The new year brings new possibilities. This week, tales of kids who put their faith in the universe to help make their most elusive dreams come true. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. | |||
| 155: The Naughty List | 16 Dec 2018 | 00:31:47 | |
You better watch out. You better not cry. Because this week we celebrate the holidays with tales of teenagers who would definitely end up on Santa's Naughty List. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. Support independent artists by donating to Radiotopia. Donate by December 21st and you’ll be eligible to receive lots of great benefits — including a retro arcade night with the Mortified crew! | |||
| 154: Soap Operas Are My Life pt2 | 09 Dec 2018 | 00:20:09 | |
A soap opera helps a girl come out to her mom. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Support independent artists by donating to Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser. Lots of great rewards at radiotopia.fm. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. | |||
| Bonus Episode featuring The Radiotopia Family | 06 Dec 2018 | 00:15:58 | |
In honor of Radiotopia's 2018 fundraiser, we present a super fun bonus episode featuring some of your favorite personalities from the network. Show your support for independent artists by making a donation at radiotopia.fm. | |||
| 257: The Doogie or The Vinnie | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:35:16 | |
Segments include: A boy, Mat, fears he might become a sidekick. A girl, Keri, struggles with feelings of being overshadowed by a classmate. Finally, a teenager named Cassandra pines to be seen as anything more than a friend. CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. OTHER PROJECTS FROM MORTIFIED MEDIA: // STAGE: We currently have local chapters in 9 US locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/live. // TV: Watch our concert film, Mortified Nation, and our 6-part mini series, The Mortified Guide, now on Tubi and other platforms. // KIDS PODCAST: We also made an awesome podcast for kids 9-13 called Ooh You're in Trouble. It's kind of like we made Mortified Jr. Each episode features a true story about a moment when someone broke a rule growing up, and what happened when they did. It's an educational and comedic series that delivers exciting stories while helping kid's define their sense of ethics. // BOOKS: We've also got a guided journal, My Mortified Life, that prompts you to compare your life to your childhood self. We've also got 2 Mortified anthologies. // GAME: Check out our confessional card game, I Can't Believe I Did That. | |||
| 153: Soap Operas Are My Life pt1 | 02 Dec 2018 | 00:26:01 | |
A small town boy becomes consumed with The Guiding Light. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com | |||
| 152: Friends For Life (feat. Ezra Miller) | 19 Nov 2018 | 00:32:47 | |
Featured: A girl creates an elaborate quiz to see how well her BFF knows her. Friends set out to become the next Destiny’s Child. And Ezra Miller and Lilah Larson of the band Sons of an Illustrious Father share the operatic beginnings of their lifelong friendship. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes at getmortified.com. This episode is supported by Simple Contacts, Quip, Nectar and Bombas. | |||
| 151: Confessions of a Catholic School Girl | 11 Nov 2018 | 00:38:51 | |
This week, the unholy and very awkward truth about being a Catholic School Girl. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes at getmortified.com. This episode is made possible with the support of Greats, Simple Contacts & Nectar. | |||
| 150: Stick it to the Man | 04 Nov 2018 | 00:30:33 | |
Ever feel like the adults in the room aren’t acting like grownups? This week, the ridiculous ways teenagers decide to stick it to the man. Mortified is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. This week, Mortified is supported by our Everlane and Bombas. | |||
| 149: Puberty Transformed Me Into A Monster (feat. Big Mouth's Andrew Goldberg) | 14 Oct 2018 | 00:29:54 | |
A menacing force is ravaging middle school and… You. Are. Next. Celebrate Halloween with terrifying tales of puberty and how it transforms innocent kids into heinous monstrosities. With special guest Andrew Goldberg, co-creator of Big Mouth on Netflix. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes at getmortified. | |||
| 148: I Love Lord of the Rings | 07 Oct 2018 | 00:38:40 | |
Is Orlando bloom a good kisser? Is speaking in Elvish really that nerdy? Meet the teenagers who wished they could replace middle school with middle earth and how J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic impacted their lives in unexpected ways. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com. This episode was made with the support of Nectar and Bombas. | |||
| 147: Does Dating Karma Exist? | 30 Sep 2018 | 00:27:52 | |
Ever break someone’s heart and have it come back to haunt you? Tales of teens who discover if dating karma exists. | |||
| 146: Three Little Pigs | 16 Sep 2018 | 00:31:07 | |
From Babe to Piglet to Wilbur, stories of adorable pigs shaped our childhoods. This week, stories of teenagers, from very different worlds, whose lives were forever changed by… of all things… pigs. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes @ getmortified.com. This week’s episode is supported by Bombas. | |||
| 145: My Journal Was My Coach | 09 Sep 2018 | 00:31:03 | |
Does your life ever feel like a training montage? This week, high school athletes who are so driven to the best their diaries sound like a never-ending pep rally. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes here. | |||
| 144: My First Job | 31 Aug 2018 | 00:28:35 | |
Mortified celebrates Labor Day Weekend with a tribute to teenagers who bravely enter the labor force… regardless of how totally unqualified they are. Hosted by interns Kylie and Joey who are themselves working at their very first office job. And featuring a special appearance by Ronnie Vannucci of The Killers. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member ofRadiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps getmortified.com. This episode is made possible in part with the support of Quip. | |||
| 256: Most Mortified - Denver vs. SF/Oakland | 26 May 2024 | 00:33:08 | |
Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Denver chapter faces off against Mortified's SF/Oakland chapter. Stories include: The diary of Lori, a rebellious high schooler who joins the cotton judging team. Also, the story of a girl, Katie, who uses a big lie to land her first girlfriend. | |||
| 143: International Affairs | 19 Aug 2018 | 00:29:13 | |
Think international summits can end up embarrassing entire nations? Try the travel journals of horny teenagers. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes here. This episode is made possible with the support of Care/Of and Talkspace. | |||
| 142: I’m No Princess | 12 Aug 2018 | 00:30:14 | |
The pitfalls of teenagers and tiaras. This week, Mortified explores the obsession kids have with becoming a princess. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps at getmortified.com/podcast. | |||
| 141: Camp Buy Me Love | 05 Aug 2018 | 00:31:39 | |
Holding hands around the campfire. Making out behind the bunks. Tales of teens who think they’ve finally found love only to discover what happens at sleepaway usually stays at sleepaway. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps here!
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| 140: How I Survived Eighth Grade (w/ Bo Burnham & Elsie Fisher) | 15 Jul 2018 | 00:32:30 | |
So long, Barbie. Hello spin the bottle. Inspired by Bo Burnham’s film, Eighth Grade, Mortified goes back to middle and re-lives that painfully awkward transition from childhood to full-blown teenager. Featuring Eighth Grade’s writer/director, Bo Burnham and it’s star, Elsie Fisher. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all eps here. | |||
| 139: Iron Maidens | 08 Jul 2018 | 00:30:36 | |
Metallica or Madonna? For teenage headbangers everywhere it’s simply no contest. Mortified turns it up to 11 as we pay tribute to girls who grew up Metalhead. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodeshere. Support for this episode comes from Quip and Nutrafol.
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| 138: Romance Rocks! (w/ special guest Johnny Marr) | 01 Jul 2018 | 00:37:31 | |
From The Beach Boys to The Smiths to White Lion — tales of teenagers who were inspired by rock to make their greatest romantic fantasies a reality. Featuring a very special appearance by Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse). Support for Mortified come from the mattress gurus at Nectar.
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| 137: Daaaaaaad!! | 17 Jun 2018 | 00:28:07 | |
Celebrate Father’s Day 2018 with tales that prove no matter what Dad does he is doomed to embarrass his kids. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member ofRadiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes. This episode is supported by the Tesla of toothbrushes. Get Quip! | |||
| 136: Chicano PRIDE | 10 Jun 2018 | 00:32:32 | |
Mortified’s celebration of LGBTQ Pride month continues with stories of first generation kids whose search for happiness takes them in unexpected directions. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX and this week is supported by Talkspace and Simplisafe. Listen to all episodes here. | |||
| 135: College PRIDE | 03 Jun 2018 | 00:41:13 | |
This week, Mortified Celebrates PRIDE with an episode devoted to teenagers who come out of the closet after high school and set out to find love for the very first time. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodeshere. | |||
| 134: I Was a Total Prankster | 20 May 2018 | 00:34:17 | |
“Hi, is there a Hugh Jass there?” From making prank calls to freezing underwear and TP’ing houses, relive your biggest juvenile pranks and why kids are so compelled to tick their fellow human. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia. Listen to all episodes! Made with the support of our friends at Simplisafe and Away. | |||
| 255: "We Made Out, etc." | 12 May 2024 | 00:32:45 | |
To celebrate twenty years of Mortified, hear two performances -- one from this past year and the other, originally performed at the first ever Mortified performance. This episode features performances by Kate Keleher and Kerri Pomarolli. Find Kerri's standup comedy at http://www.kerripom.com | |||
| 133: What Not to Admit in Your Class Journal | 13 May 2018 | 00:32:02 | |
What were you willing to share in your class-assigned journal? What’s too much to share with your authority figures? Hear tales of teenagers who had no idea where to draw the line. Listen to allepisodes! The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode was made with the support of our friends at Simplisafe. | |||
| 132: I’m Totally Obsessed With You | 06 May 2018 | 00:26:40 | |
When is it true love or unhinged obsession? Find out in this tongue in cheek guide to adolescent love that lets you know when you’ve become way too obsessed with your crush. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Made with the support of our friends at Live Nation and Simplisafe. Listen to all episodes. | |||
| 131: Please Read My Livejournal! | 15 Apr 2018 | 00:29:33 | |
Current Mood: Desperate. Mortified pays tribute to the kids who grew up in an era right before Myspace and Facebook and pioneered the idea of going public with your private life. But was anyone actually paying attention? The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen to all episodes. Thanks to our newest supporter, Meez Meals. Offer code Mortified for 50% first order. | |||